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How to get fromVancouver to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YVR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 49m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane YVR - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 35m
    $91–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 1h
    $342–671

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $719–1,644

  5. Drive 1,954.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Iowa Citycar car 1,954.3 mi
    32h 29m
    $448–646

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YVR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 57m
    $131–573

  7. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YVR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 23m
    $266–1,052

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 45m
    $244–1,175

Vancouver to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Iowa City via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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